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Can you really build a decent gaming PC for the price of a console?
Consoles are great at what they do. Is it possible for a similarly-priced gaming PC to come out on top?
PCs and consoles have always catered to different sets of gamers, by and large. While consoles from Sony and Microsoft target those who value convenience above all, gaming PCs have traditionally been the go-to choice of gamers who prefer superior performance and flexibility. Console manufacturers famously sell their hardware at a loss, making up the bulk of their money through games and other value-added services.
4 ways a monitor arm changed the way I work
After spending several years with boring ol' monitor stands, I finally used a mounting arm — and I regret not making the switch sooner
Over the years, I’ve added and swapped out several peripherals from my setup. While I’ve always appreciated a good mouse or a high-quality mechanical keyboard, I used to shy away from monitor mounting arms because they seemed like a lot of trouble to set up.
Anker's massive power bank can satisfy all your charging needs and is a must-buy as it falls to lowest price ever
If you need lots of power on the go, then this power bank is going to be for you
There are a lot of options out there when it comes to power banks, but if you're looking for something that can really charge all your devices, then this Anker PowerHouse 90 is going to be it. What separates this power bank from others is that it comes with a AC outlet, which means you can charge any device you want with ease.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i vs Alienware m16 R2: Which should you buy?
Alienware and Lenovo are big names in the gaming laptop world, and here's how you can decide which of their impressive new machines is right for you.
In the world of laptops, the best gaming machines out there are some of the most powerful. Among them, Lenovo laptops and Alienware computers are some of the most popular choices. So, how does Lenovo's latest Legion Pro 7i stack up against Alienware's new m16 R2?
ASUS's latest BIOS update is here to fix Intel i9 crashes, but there is a catch
Here comes an easy fix from ASUS for the widely spread Intel Core i9 crashes!
ASUS has to come to the rescue of its users who are facing crashing issues with Intel Core i9-14900K and 13900K Raptor Lake processors by issuing a BIOS update, currently being rolled out to Z790 motherboards. While the release note doesn’t explicitly say anything about fixing those issues, ASUS cleverly stated that the latest BIOS version "1202" includes an "Intel Baseline Profile option" to let users revert to the Intel factory default settings.
Save your money — you don't need an external GPU for your handheld PC
Spending hundreds of dollars on an external GPU probably isn't worth it unless you have very specific needs.
External GPUs have been around for a while, but in the past couple of years, they really became much more popular with the introduction of PC gaming handhelds as a fully-fledged market. With these devices being so compact, performance can be fairly limited, so it makes sense to want more power when you're playing at home, especially if you connect your handheld to ane external monitor.
Google Chrome vs. Mozilla Firefox: Which desktop browser is better
Choosing between Chrome and Firefox is harder than you may think.
Having a negligible market share in the browser space didn’t discourage or stop Mozilla from adding new features to Firefox. It is a solid browser with rich theme and extension support, a long list of features, and capable mobile apps. But how does it fare against the market leader, Google Chrome? If you are on the fence between using Chrome or Firefox on your laptop, read our detailed comparison and pick the better option for yourself.
Intel has an uphill battle with the launch of Arrow Lake, the company's next-gen architecture for desktop-class processors. AMD's Ryzen 7000 series was a hit with the media and general public with many leaping onto the AM5 platform to take advantage of Zen 4's improved efficiency and reliable performance. Intel's 14th-gen CPUs aren't terrible, they're just not as good as they could be from Intel.
Forget version 24H2, here's what we need in Windows 11 in 2025
Windows 11 is good, but these changes can make version 25H2 truly great.
We're not halfway through 2024 yet, and Microsoft hasn't released Windows 11 version 24H2, either. That will be a pretty big update for multiple reasons, with a big focus on AI and optimizations for Arm devices.
Up your game with this high-tech portable putting green powered by a Raspberry Pi
A great way to practice and have fun at the same time
We've seen a lot of great SBCs come to market over the past few years and with them, we've seen tinkers work their magic by making some of the most exciting and outrageous projects to date. At the center of this movement has been the Raspberry Pi, first introduced over ten years ago, and has now become one of the best boards you can buy in order to get your project running off the ground.
6 old and obsolete PC parts that you may have forgotten
Some of these served us well, while others not so much.
Computing has evolved a lot over the years, and the modern-day computing components that we put into our PCs are a lot better compared to their predecessors from the past. We didn't get to the modern and more powerful components out of nowhere, though, and manufacturers had to go through a lot of products and iterations that now stand as old and obsolete components that you may have forgotten or never seen. Below are a few of those PC parts that served us well and enabled the transition to modern parts that we know and love today.
Anker's 14-in-1 USB-C hub is a killer addition to your setup and is now down to its lowest price yet
A great way to expand your port selection without breaking the bank
A USB hub offers a simple and great way to expand the capabilities of existing products, offering a variety of useful ports without costing an arm or a leg. While these are typically marketed for laptops and computers, they can also be used with PC gaming handhelds, smartphones, and tablets.
Where to download PC games for free (legally)
Downloading free games doesn't have to be risky and illegal. Here are the best legit places to get old and new PC games for free
Probably the first step after building a PC is downloading all your favorite game launchers and game libraries to set up your brand-new gaming PC. Adding shiny new games to your library is exciting but the cost quickly adds up, especially if you're like me and end up building your library instead of actually playing and finishing games.
External GPUs explained: What they are and what they do
You've probably heard a lot about external GPUs for laptops and gaming handhelds — but what are they and how do they work?
Since PC gaming handhelds started to become more prominent, the idea of external GPUs has gained some popularity. Because gaming handhelds are heavily restricted in terms of power (so that they can be portable), the idea of adding more power on demand when you're stationary makes sense.
Best portable keyboards for the Legion Go
Discover the best ways to use WASD controls on the Legion Go without sacrificing portability.
The Lenovo Legion Go is a powerful handheld gaming device that runs almost anything a full-size desktop can. The only thing missing from the desktop experience is a classic mouse and keyboard setup. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck using the clunky controllers in order to communicate with your squad mates and flame your enemies in chat. Here are some of the best portable keyboards of all types and sizes for use with the Legion Go.
Why is my SSD write speed nowhere near the max stated
It is upsetting when your SSD isn't performing as it should. Here are some things to look out for to make sure you are getting the most from your SSD.
Few things are more frustrating than using an SSD and having it run slowly. I mean, the whole point of an SSD is getting blazing-fast speeds, at least that is how they are marketed to us anyway. When it comes to an SSD that is writing slower than its rated speed, there are a few different reasons why this could be. From hardware, to software, or maybe even a few settings, there are many things you can do to fix your SSD. Here are some of the things to look for when your SSD speeds just aren't quite up to par.
StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station review: You can't ask for more ports
This StarTech Thunderbolt 4 docking station supports up to four 4K displays, and it has a lot of ports for peripherals.
There's no shortage of docking stations to choose from if you want to connect more peripherals to a modern laptop. But not many are on the same level as the StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Multi-Display Docking Station. Its main selling point is that it can drive up to four 4K displays at 60Hz, all using a single port on your laptop, which is something we've rarely seen in other docks.
Best skins for Lenovo Legion Go
These are all the best skins for customizing the look and feel of your Legion Go, regardless of your personal preferences or budget.
When you're looking for a top-notch gaming handheld, Lenovo's Legion Go is a device more than worth your consideration, even when compared to the best gaming laptops. However, if you want to customize your Legion Go without adding the bulk of a case, a skin is your best bet.
Meta's long-awaited open-source Llama 3 is finally here
Meta's Llama 3 has been rumored to be arriving for a long time, and now it's finally here. You can even use it right away!
Meta has finally announced the release of Llama 3, the latest iteration in the company's series of Llama large language models. This new model comes with enhanced capabilities and is available in two configurations: 8 billion and 70 billion parameters, each designed to cater to a broad spectrum of AI applications. It introduces major improvements, including more robust reasoning skills, and promises a significant enhancement in its coding and instruction-following abilities, promising to be the most versatile and capable open-source model available to date.
Have a Mac? You should be using iTerm2 to replace the terminal
The macOS terminal has improved recently, but iTerm2 is still the customization king.
If you're a developer, system administratir, or just a general Mac power user, you're probably very familiar with Terminal functionality. Command line tools, while intimidating to learn, offer some of the fastest and slickest ways to get serious work done on your macOS machine. Customizing your terminal is a rite of passage, and can be the ultimate productivity hack. You can slowly build up a collection of macros, aliases, scripts, and dotfiles that personalize your experience into an efficient command line interface, limited only by your typing speed. iTerm2 is the king of this, and while the stock macOS terminal is far from bad, iTerm2 can really level up your customization and productivity game.